What’s brewing on the dunes of Thar this month

Insider intel from Mahindra Open Sky

In case you haven’t been keeping up, Rajasthan is gearing up for a grand glamping experience at the end of this month, featuring music, adventure and all things culture. Scheduled to be hosted under the starlit sky of Thar Deser, Mahindra Open Sky, as it’s aptly called, will be held from 24-26 November at Reggie’s Camel Camp in Osian, near Jodhpur.

From off-roading and camel safaris to campfires and romantic dinners, there’s a lot lined up at this one-of-a-kind celebration, which is open exclusively to just 500 seekers. If you’re one of the lucky ones who’ve managed to score a ticket, here’s the insider intel to get you pumped about your trip this month:

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Where to eatHead to the all-day Oasis 24×7 café for a quick bite between your adventures. But when you’re in the mood to spice things up with your date, Moonlit Café is just the right spot.

Where to relaxTuck yourself under the blanket of stars at The Serai, your resting spot at the venue. But don’t get too comfortable, for the quintessential lounge-like vibe of The Sandbox is not to be missed either. Surf the web, play a game, read a book, or best, strike up a conversation with fellow travellers over a cup of tea.

Where to partyImmerse yourself in the melodic tunes of your favourite artists—Ayushmann Bhava with Ayushmann Khurrana, Parekh & Singh, Anand Bhaskar Collective, to name a few—who will be performing at the Dune Deck. But don’t fret for the end, with the many after parties lined up, you’ll be in high spirits all along.

Where to shopMake your way to The Souk—a Rajasthani bazaar right in the middle of the festival venue. The local artisans will bring generations of expertise to this little corner, where you can take a closer look at how their crafts come alive: pottery, kite making, bangle making, tie & dye, bandhani arts, kathputli puppetry, and a lot more.

The Mahindra Open Sky Festival is presented in association with Hindustan Times and The Glenlivet, along with Condé Nast Traveller (Travel Media Partner), Jet Airways (Airline Partner) and Mahindra Adventures (Adventure Partner). The festival is promoted and produced by Oranjuice Entertainment.